1980 Holden Statesman vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1980 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Statesman weights approximately 102 kg more than 1992 Porsche 928.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Statesman. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Statesman. 1980 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Statesman | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Statesman | 928 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 5396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |